What happens when a crusty old Marine, tech wizard, theological scholar, and Hollywood-recognized screenwriter unleashes his stories on the world? You get Rickard B. DeMille—a man who’s collected more careers than most people collect hobbies.

Armed with a B.A. in Spanish and Latin American Studies, he became a Marine Corps officer before dominating IT networking and Management for four decades. Simultaneously, he earned dual Masters degrees in Ministry and Theology while crafting stories that caught Hollywood’s attention.

When Rickard unleashed his creative arsenal, the results were explosive. His debut novel became an Amazon Best Seller for six months straight and earned finalist status in his first writing contest. His screenplays won contests, including a second-place tie in the prestigious Industry Insider Teleplay competition.

Now he’s systematically checking off a publishing dream catalog. Black Legend brings cinematic storytelling to novels. A Higher Hill: Getting Older, Not Old (October 2025) offers battle-tested aging wisdom. Council for the Deceased (December 2025) blends OCD lawyers with 400-year-old vampire clients in brilliant horror-comedy chaos. The Exiles and Empires series (2026) transforms biblical drama into epic historical fiction.

This is Renaissance thinking meets modern publishing—literary magic from an author who’s lived enough lives to write about anything.

Ready to join the adventure? Rickard’s readers don’t just buy books; they collect experiences.